In an attempt to makes its company name synonymous with gaming, 'Amazon' has announced its own sports gaming league which is operated by its live streaming platform 'Twitch.'
Called the 'eSports Championship Series,' this league is the first of its kind to offer co-ownership -- something that is allowed in "traditional professional sports leagues." This allows teams and players to join the leagues governing committee which enforces frameworks and practices such as regulation, "integrity, players' welfare, holidays and best practices." Giving competitors an unprecedented amount of control over the overall vision and direction of the league allows for further engagement among them as well as their supporters.
This sports gaming league better caters to its players to relive some of their scheduling and compensatory issues -- allowing them to focus on the sport itself.
Co-Owned Esports Leagues
Amazon's New Sports Gaming League Allows Competitors to Govern
Trend Themes
1. Co-owned Esports Leagues - Esports leagues with co-ownership opportunities present a disruptive innovation opportunity to engage players and incentivize their supporters.
2. Sports Gaming Regulation - The regulation of sports gaming leagues presents a disruptive innovation opportunity to improve players' welfare and standardize best practices.
3. Player-centric Sports Leagues - Player-centric sports gaming leagues present a disruptive innovation opportunity to offer players more control over scheduling and compensatory issues.
Industry Implications
1. Sports Gaming - The sports gaming industry can benefit from implementing co-ownership opportunities to incentivize player engagement and fan support.
2. Esports - Esports can benefit from the regulation of sports gaming in terms of ensuring player welfare and instituting standardized best practices.
3. Technology - The technology industry can benefit from developing player-centric sports gaming platforms that offer more control and autonomy to players.